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aw Redevelopment Potential: LOW Potential T Potential Incremental Repair • Slow the traffic by narrowing driving Lanes. • Promote the infill of existing vacant lots • Encourage subdivisions for increased density • Stripe intersections for increased pedestrian safety,especially near Main Street Value Capture Framework: The total amount of tax revenue generated for North Washington dedicated to street maintenance is just$855 per year. The average,lifespan of a street in Pequot Lakes and similar cities across Northern Minnesota is 20 years. Adjusted for inflation,the total revenue produced by properties adjacent to North Washington Avenue over the life of the street is$11,619 while the cost to replace the street is approximately$54,000. In order for the street to be solvent,the tax revenue for the properties along North Washington Avenue needs to increase drastically and the street maintenance needs to decrease. Decreasing;Street Maintenance&Incrementally Building the Street North Washington Street and many other streets in the Grow Zone have'a right-of-way of 75 feet in width. The pavement width of this particular street is approximately 22 ft. Whether it be plowing snow,filling potholes,or sealing cracks,paved streets require an incredible amount of maintenance by the City year round. The greater amount of paved areas within the public-right-way,the more the City is obligated to maintain. The next time Washington Avenue is repaired a simple, narrower street section that should be constructed:two nine foot driving lanes with the adjacent right-of-way kept as green space.There are no sidewalks or formal parking areas. New buildings start to frame the public realm with parking and accessory structures behind the principle structure. If needed and desired,an aggregate shoulder can be built for parking,either for a small section or the entire length of the street. Reducing the pavement width on this low capacity street will decrease the amount of maintenance required on the City's behalf. The new street section contains two 9 foot driving lanes with 28.5'of turf on either side.